Alameda County Public Health Department Archives

Oakland experienced two heat waves since July

November 18, 2024 Sydney Lester

Oakland experienced heatwaves in July and October. High temperatures leave some residents vulnerable to heat exposure.

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Oakland schools start reopening next week

March 22, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

Schools to reopen with ‘equity’ in mind.

Stay-at-home orders lifted, but COVID-19 still with us

January 25, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

COVID-19 hospitalizations are predicted to decline.

Vaccine recalled by state not distributed in Alameda County

January 19, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

COVID-19 still widespread in Oakland, Alameda County.

COVID-19 Cases Surged in Oakland in December

January 4, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

COVID-19 cases surged in Oakland in December 2020.

Here’s how California’s stay-at-home order affects Oakland

December 7, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Temporary closures and restrictions will help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep hospitals functioning, officials say.

Oakland surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases

November 23, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland has surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 cases. According to the Alameda County Public Health Department, Oakland has 10,175 coronavirus cases. The County has 27,485. Statewide there have been 1.2 million cases and over 18,000 deaths. Countywide,

Reopening plans delayed due to ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 surge in California

November 16, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

The surge in COVID-19 cases could lead to increase hospitalizations and overwhelm the health system.

Bay Area officials urge caution as flu season approaches

October 19, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Hospitals, clinics could be overwhelmed by a COVID-19 surge during flu season.

New COVID-19 cases slowing in Oakland; reopening limited activities possible

October 13, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

New cases of COVID-19 in Alameda County seem to be slowing down after spiking multiple times this summer. As of this weekend, Alameda County has 22,149 COVID-19 cases. Oakland has 8,671 coronavirus cases. In Alameda